Economic Evaluation of the Direct Use of Sago Palm in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
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This research aimed to study the utilization and economic evaluation of Sago Palm in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. The research study covered a total area of 9,942.502 square kilometers of wetlands. Data were collected by interviewing 272 families that utilized sago. First, the data were gathered from the utilization of sago palm by the villagers for consuming and selling. Second, the quantity of sago palm collected was evaluated for economical values. From the study, it was found that villagers can use most parts of sago palm. For example, the use of leaves, petioles, and barks for the processing of tools whereas leaves, petioles, barks and stems are utilized for foods and animal feeds. Sago leaf is found to be the most utilization part. For economic evaluation, the turnover rate in the area was 24,201,272 baht per year, the total cost was 2,968,647 baht per year, and the net value was 21,232,625 baht per year. The average cost was 78,061.15 baht per person per year. Therefore, this research study can reflect the value of the sago palm, and the villagers should be aware of this value in order to promote the sustainable utilization of sago palm.
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